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Writing Prompt Contest
Through the eyes of a child
Write a short story (100-500 words). The story must include a child's perspective of an object or situation. The story may be told from the viewpoint of the child, or an adult.
Deadline: Today!
Writing Prompt Contest
Write a song about Amy Winehouse
Write a song dedicated to singer, Amy Winehouse, who died of an alcohol overdose at 27.
Deadline: Today!
Writing Prompt Contest
Roswell Drabble
Write a drabble about one of the characters from the television show "Roswell". It can be for any of the characters in the show. Have fun with it.
Deadline: In 2 Days
Writing Prompt Contest
Scene in a restaurant.
You are a former child star and lose all your identification.
Deadline: In 2 Days
Writing Prompt Contest
Mythological Creatures
Write a short story. The topic is: Mythological Creatures. Minimum length 500 words. Maximum Length 2,000 words.
Deadline: In 2 Days
Writing Prompt Contest
Kiddies motivational poem
Write a poem that will appeal to young children, that involves animals finding themselves in a predicament ( either of their own making or not) and how they overcame it, and the lesson they learned.
Any format of poetry may be used, but it must rhyme.

Deadline: In 2 Days
Faith Poetry Contest
The theme for this poetry contest is "faith". We are looking for poems that in some way pertain to this theme. It doesn't matter if it's spiritual, political, intellectual or emotional as long as faith is clearly represented. Cash prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: In 3 Days
Valentines Poem
Write a romantic poem for this contest. Cash prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Feb 14th
Valentines Story
For this contest we are looking for stories with the topic of romance. Creative approaches welcomed. Cash prize for the winner of this writing contest.
Deadline: Feb 14th
Do/Don't) Let This Happen To You
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
Deadline: Feb 15th
Reviewing Contest
Every month we make a cash prize available to the reviewer that writes the most detailed and helpful reviews. This writing contest rewards a cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Feb 15th
Image Poem
You are challenged to write a metaphorical poem based on the artwork shown in the announcement.
Deadline: Feb 16th
Story of the Month
Each month a vote determines the Story of the Month. All stories posted during the month are automatically considered.
Deadline: Feb 16th
Poem of the Month
Each month one poem is selected to be the Poem of the Month. A public vote determines the winner. All poems posted during the month are automatically considered.
Deadline: Feb 16th
I'm a Ham. Roast me
This is a topic based contest. Write a story based on the topic provided in the the announcement.
Deadline: Feb 17th
Your Political Hue
Write an essay about your likes and dislikes about your political party, along with dislikes of others.
Deadline: Feb 19th
Free Verse Poetry Contest
Write a free verse poem. This is a method of writing poetry that does not follow any structure or style. See an example and details in the announcement. This poetry contest has a cash prize.
Deadline: Feb 20th
The Red Door Opens and...
This is a topic based contest. Write a poem based on the topic provided in the announcement.
Deadline: Feb 20th
It was worth it
This is a topic based contest. Write a poem based on the topic provided in the announcement. Please follow the A L' Arora format
Deadline: Feb 24th
Lord or Lady
You're a Lord or a Lady!
In 3,000 words or less explain how you came into power. Did you inherit, cheat, steal or take your position? How is life for the people under your rule of the lands. Are you bored with your circumstances?

Be creative!
Deadline: Feb 24th
Book of the Month
Each month one book chapter is selected to be the Book of the Month. A public vote determines the winner. All books posted during the month are automatically considered for this contest.
Deadline: Feb 26th
ABC Poetry Contest
For this contest you are challenged to write a ABC poem. ABC poetry has five lines and often is used to express feelings. See the announcement for an example. Cash prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Feb 29th


Reviewing Contest
Every month we make a cash prize available to the reviewer that writes the most detailed and helpful reviews. Cash prize for the winner of this writing contest.
Deadline: Mar 1st
Share A Story In A Poem
In this contest you are challenged to write a poem that tells a story and also rhymes. We've included examples of this type of poetry storytelling in the announcement. Cash prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Mar 5th
Sonnet Poetry Contest
Just like Shakespeare did, discover the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the Shakespearean sonnet. Cash prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Mar 8th
A Crown of Heroic Sonnets
Write a Crown of Heroic Sonnets. Refer to the contest description for rules and examples.
Deadline: Mar 15th
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: "The room was empty." This writing contest rewards a cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Mar 16th
Nonet Poetry Contest
Write a nonet poem for this contest. This is a poem with a specific format. Cash prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Mar 23rd
New Arrival Poetry
Write an acrostic poem for this contest for new members to the site. An acrostic poem is a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word. View an example in the announcement. Cash prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Mar 28th


Acrostic Poetry Contest
Write an acrostic poem. An acrostic poem is a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word. View an example in the announcement. Cash prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Apr 3rd
Naani Poetry Contest
For this contest you are challenged to write a Naani poem. Naani is a form of poetry with a specific syllable count. See the announcement for an example. Cash prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Apr 9th
Triolet Poetry Contest
Write a Triolet poem for this contest. A triolet is a poem of only eight lines with a rhyme scheme. Read the announcement for a sample poem and the details. Cash prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Apr 14th
Love Poem Poetry Contest
Write a love poem. Your love poem can be fictional or non-fictional. It can be a humorous or a serious love poem. The choice is yours. Cash prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: Apr 21st
New Arrival Story
For our New Arrival "This Sentence Starts The Story" contest we challenge you to write a story that starts with this sentence: "Hell found me." This writing contest rewards a cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: Apr 28th


Non-Fiction
We are looking for personal essays, memoirs, and works of literary non-fiction. It can be spiritual, political, or funny. Creative approaches welcomed. Cash prize for the winner of this writing contest.
Deadline: May 3rd
Flash Fiction Writing Contest
In this flash fiction contest we are challenging writers to write a flash fiction piece that is between 500 and 800 words on the topic provided. The topic is "lost love" The winner of this writing contest will take away a cash prize.
Deadline: May 9th
Tanka Poetry Contest
For this contest you are challenged to write a Tanka poem. Tanka is a form of poetry with a specific syllable count. See the announcement for an example. Cash prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: May 16th
Write About This
Write a story based on the image pictured in this announcement. What is happening here? What will happen here? What has happened here? This writing contest rewards a cash prize to the winner.
Deadline: May 23rd
Roswell A Free Style
Write a short story or a novel from the television show Roswell.
Deadline: May 26th
5-7-5 Poetry
For this contest you are to write a short poem. It should only have three lines. But the structure is that of a Haiku. The first line has 5 syllables. The second line has 7 syllables. The third line has 5 syllables again. Write about anything. Cash prize for the winner of this poetry contest.
Deadline: May 31st


Horror Story Writing Contest
Put your readers on edge or terrorize them for this horror writing contest. The winner of this writing contest will take away a cash prize.
Deadline: Jun 6th





Write a poem that incorporates the topic of faith for our Faith Poetry Contest.




Write a romantic poem for our Valentines Poem.




Write a romantic story for our Valentines Story.




Make your own rules for our Free Verse Poetry Contest.




Challenge yourself for our ABC Poetry Contest.




Write a poem that tells a story for our Share A Story In A Poem contest.




For our This Sentence Starts The Story contest you are challenged to write a story that starts with the sentence we provide.




For our Nonet Poetry Contest contest we challenge you to write a poem that follows a specific format.




Write a poem that follows the format specified in the announcement for our New Arrival Poetry contest. A contest specifically for new writers to the site.




Write an acrostic poem for this contest. Read the announcement for an example of this type of poem.




Write a poem that follows this traditional poetry format for our Naani Poetry Contest.




Share a poem for our Triolet Poetry Contest.




Write a poem that uses a specific format for our Love Poem Poetry Contest.




Write a story that starts with the sentence provided for our New Arrival Story contest. A contest created for new writers to the site.




Write a non-fiction story or essay for our Non-Fiction contest.




The challenge of flash fiction is to tell a complete story in which every word is absolutely essential. Write a story with a specific word count for our Flash Fiction Writing Contest.




Write a poem with a specific format for our Tanka Poetry Contest.




Write a story that uses this image for our Write About This




For our 5-7-5 Poetry contest you've got a tight deadline. This contest is free to enter for new members to FanStory.com.




Put your reader on the edge of their seat for our Horror Story Writing Contest.




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